Pauline O'Reilly (Green Party) | Oireachtas source

I thank both witnesses. Professor Buckley has been very persuasive in her arguments and statement. I thank her for her significant expertise. I certainly agree with her that nature-based solutions and biodiversity have to be part of the Bill. I take on board everything she said in answer to the other members. Professor Buckley made a comment that it is not just about targets but implementation.

With that in mind, I turn to Dr. Glynn to ask specifically about point 17, on social dialogue. I feel very passionately that we must be able to bring the public with us in anything we do if we are to be successful. Throughout these opportunities to engage with witnesses, public participation has come up to a certain extent but we have not really had anything concrete on what it might look like. From Dr. Glynn’s background in MaREI or research he might know of, could he make a recommendation on what might be useful or successful in Ireland, whether it goes into the Bill or it is part of the council or the work of local authorities. Has he any suggestions in that regard?